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Espert-Machado money‑laundering investigation

Overview

In July 2026, former Argentine deputy José Luis Espert appeared in court and declined to give oral testimony in a money‑laundering case linked to his 2019 presidential campaign. The following month, Argentine financier Federico “Fred” Machado was convicted by a U.S. federal judge in Texas of conspiracy to commit money laundering and electronic fraud. Machado, who had been extradited from Argentina, admitted to a scheme involving fraudulent aircraft‑sale companies. His conviction is expected to influence the parallel investigation by Argentine prosecutors into the financing of Espert’s campaign and the former deputy’s alleged misconduct.

Entities

José Luis Espert · Federico “Fred” Machado · Texas · South Aviation Inc. · Amos L. Mazzant

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Argentine financier Fred Machado convicted of money laundering and fraud in Texas

    Fred Machado, Argentine backer of José Luis Espert, was convicted of money‑laundering and fraud in Texas; sentencing is pending.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Argentina ex‑deputy José Luis Espert appears in court, refuses oral testimony in money‑laundering case

    José Luis Espert appeared in a San Isidro court, refused oral testimony and submitted a written defense with emails, as prosecutors investigate a $200 k US transfer linked to businessman Fred Machado.

Sources

asiesnuestravida.com.ar · bigbangnews.com · chacodiapordia.com · elciudadanoweb.com · perfil.com · quilmespresente.com · somoscordobeses.com